UBUNTU YOUTH COUNCIL
Bonded by the spirit of Ubuntu – “I am because we are”.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, truth and reconciliation, as immigrant settlers to Central Alberta, the Ubuntu Youth Council honours and acknowledges Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 regions. This area is the traditional territory of the Niisitapi (Blackfoot), (including the Siksika, the Piikuni, and the Kainai Peoples), the Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda, Cree, Saulteaux and Métis peoples
Our Projects
Find out how we are engaging youth in our community:
Spoken Diaries
10 video diaries from youth in rural Alberta
Youth Innovation Project
Community through the eyes of young people
International youth day
Celebrating the next generation
What We DO
[ Ubuntu: (oo·boon·too) I am because we are. ~ Zulu Proverb ~]
Vision
Mission
Values
Vision
Vision
To empower the voices of our youth of colour in Central Alberta
Mission
The Ubuntu Youth Council strives to provide a platform in which youth can feel safe to express themselves, speak out against injustice, and have a community where they bond in the spirit of ubuntu- I am because we are.
Values
- Equity and Social Justice
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Creating safe and inclusive spaces
- Creating colour brave and equitable spaces
- Centering the experiences and voices of people and communities of color
- Introspection
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Intentionality
Samantha Donice
Youth Council Advisor
Bryan St.Louis
Board Director - Youth Council Subcommittee
Bryan is a dedicated and passionate advocate for youth. His journey began when he was just 20 years old, working in the basement of a church with over 50 youth every day for a month. During this time, he discovered his ability to connect with and engage young people, using his authenticity, vulnerability and empowering message to guide them. This was when he knew that empowering youth was his true calling.
As a professional working with youth, he has dedicated his career to serving them. He has served as a youth detention specialist, teacher, youth pastor, and school administrator lead, but his ultimate goal has always been to empower and serve the youth that come to him. Bryan understands the many challenges that youth face, and his goal is to motivate, equip, and empower them to live their best, authentic life. Through mindset transformation, radical empathy, fitness empowerment and faith, he believes that youth can overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.
Barbara Afram
Board Director - Youth Council Subcommittee
Barbara Afram is a 4th-year psychology student at Burman University. Barbara was born in Toronto, but she is a proud Ghanaian.
Barbara is passionate about spirituality, family, and fostering change in her community. Barbara’s research and community involvement includes work combatting the adverse physical and psychological impacts experienced by marginalized groups in society.